JP4721384B2 - Image generation system, program, and information storage medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image generation system, a program, and an information storage medium.
[0002]
[Background Art and Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
Conventionally, an image generation system (game system) that generates an image that can be seen from a virtual camera (a given viewpoint) in an object space that is a virtual three-dimensional space is known. Popular. Taking an image generation system capable of enjoying a fighting game as an example, the player enjoys the game by operating the character and playing against the opponent character operated by the opponent player or the computer.
[0003]
In such a fighting game, when the attack of the character operated by the player causes a clean hit to the opponent character, the action of the opponent character who has been attacked may become stunned for a long time. Such a fainting state of the opponent character is a great opportunity to defeat the opponent, and a great opportunity for the player.
[0004]
However, when the opponent character is stunned in this way, if the player suddenly reaches a chance, and the game controller (operating means) is operated incorrectly, a weak attack that is not sufficient to defeat the opponent will occur. You may hit your opponent. Then, the opponent character who has been stunned recovers, and the player misses the perfect opportunity to defeat the opponent. As described above, the conventional image generation system has not sufficiently achieved the technical problem in terms of providing an operation environment (interface environment) that is easy for the player to handle.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an image generation system, a program, and an information storage medium that can provide an easy-to-use operation environment for a player and can generate a realistic image. Is to provide.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention is an image generation system that performs image generation, and when a character condition is controlled and an attack that satisfies a given condition is applied to the character, Long-term motion restriction including means for setting the character in a long-term motion restriction state having a motion restriction period longer than the motion restriction state when a normal attack is applied, and means for generating a game image including the character image Even when the next attack is applied to the character set in the state, the long-term motion restriction state of the character is not released for a given period. The program according to the present invention is a program usable by a computer (a program embodied in an information storage medium or a carrier wave), and causes the computer to realize the above means (makes the computer function as the above means). And An information storage medium according to the present invention is an information storage medium readable (usable) by a computer, and includes a program for causing the computer to realize the above means (functioning the computer as the above means). And
[0007]
According to the present invention, when an attack (action) that satisfies a given condition is applied to a character, the character is set to a long-term motion restriction state (for example, a state in which motion is restricted for a period of two or more times longer than the normal state). Is done. In the present invention, even when a subsequent attack (action) is applied to a character in such a long-term motion restricted state, the long-term motion restricted state is not canceled for a given period.
[0008]
Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the character's long-term motion restriction state is released due to an attack with a small damage amount or the like, and to improve the game operation environment of the player.
[0009]
The means for setting the character in the long-term motion restriction state is realized by providing a second count means for counting the long-time motion restriction period, independently of the first count means for timing the motion restriction period due to the attack. it can. When the next attack is applied to the character in the long-term motion restricted state, and the time counting process by the first counting means determines that the motion restriction period due to the attack has elapsed, the time counting by the second counting means is also performed. Let processing continue. As a result, it is possible to realize a function of releasing the character's long-term motion restriction state only for a given period (long-term motion restriction period).
[0010]
The present invention is also an image generation system for generating an image, wherein when a normal attack is applied when an attack that satisfies a given condition is applied to the character and a means for controlling the movement of the character. Including a means for setting the character and a means for generating a game image including an image of the character in a long-term motion restriction state having a motion restriction period longer than the motion restriction state of It is characterized in that the reaction motion performed by the character when the next attack is applied is different from the character. The program according to the present invention is a program usable by a computer (a program embodied in an information storage medium or a carrier wave), and causes the computer to realize the above means (makes the computer function as the above means). And An information storage medium according to the present invention is an information storage medium readable (usable) by a computer, and includes a program for causing the computer to realize the above means (functioning the computer as the above means). And
[0011]
According to the present invention, when an attack (action) that satisfies a given condition is applied to a character, the character is set in a long-term motion restricted state. In the present invention, when an attack (action) is applied to the character in the normal state, the character performs the first reaction motion, while the attack (action) is applied to the character in the long-term motion restricted state. In that case, the character performs a second reaction motion different from the first reaction motion. Accordingly, it is possible to cause a character in a long-term motion restricted state to perform a reaction motion that effectively expresses the state, and a more realistic image expression can be realized with a small processing load.
[0012]
The image generation system, program, and information storage medium according to the present invention are used when a reaction motion performed when an attack is applied to a character in a long-term motion restricted state, when an attack is applied to a character in a normal state. The reaction motion has a longer playback time than the reaction motion.
[0013]
The image generation system, program, and information storage medium according to the present invention are used when a reaction motion performed when an attack is applied to a character in a long-term motion restricted state, when an attack is applied to a character in a normal state. It is a reaction motion that makes the character's movement slower than the reaction motion.
[0014]
In this way, it is possible to realistically represent a situation in which a character in a long-term motion restricted state is tossed by a subsequent attack.
[0015]
Further, the image generation system, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention are the first to Mth attacks (M <N) of the first to Nth attacks, and the reaction performed by the character when the attack is applied. As the motion, both a reaction motion for the normal state and a reaction motion for the long-term motion restriction state are prepared. Of the first to Nth attacks, the M + 1st to Nth attacks are characters when the attack is applied. As a reaction motion to be performed, a reaction motion for a long-term operation restricted state is not prepared, but a reaction motion for a normal state is prepared.
[0016]
In this way, since it is not necessary to prepare reaction motions for both the normal state and the long-term motion restriction state for all attacks, the amount of motion data can be saved. In addition, the effort required to create motion can be reduced, and the software development period can be shortened.
[0017]
In the image generation system, program and information storage medium according to the present invention, the first to Mth attacks in which both the reaction motion for the long-term operation restricted state and the reaction motion for the normal state are prepared are hits. It is characterized by being a long attack period, an attack with a large amount of damage to the character, or a combo attack in which a plurality of attacks are continuously combined.
[0018]
However, an attack in which both a reaction motion for a long-term operation restriction state and a normal state are prepared is not limited to such an attack.
[0019]
The present invention is also an image generation system for generating an image, wherein when a normal attack is applied when an attack that satisfies a given condition is applied to the character and a means for controlling the movement of the character. An attack applied to a character in a long-term motion restricted state, including means for setting the character in a long-term motion restricted state having a motion restriction period longer than the motion restricted state of the character, and means for generating a game image including a character image Is a given attack, the period until the long-term motion restriction state of the character is released is changed. The program according to the present invention is a program usable by a computer (a program embodied in an information storage medium or a carrier wave), and causes the computer to realize the above means (makes the computer function as the above means). And An information storage medium according to the present invention is an information storage medium readable (usable) by a computer, and includes a program for causing the computer to realize the above means (functioning the computer as the above means). And
[0020]
According to the present invention, when an attack (action) that satisfies a given condition is applied to a character, the character is set in a long-term motion restricted state. In the present invention, when a given attack (action) is applied to a character in such a long-term motion restriction state, the long-term motion restriction period is changed (shortened, extended, etc.). Therefore, the player can be disadvantaged or the player can be favored according to the player's attack performed during the long-term operation restriction period, and more various game effects are possible.
[0021]
The present invention is also an image generation system for generating an image, wherein when a normal attack is applied when an attack that satisfies a given condition is applied to the character and a means for controlling the movement of the character. Including a means for setting the character and a means for generating a game image including an image of the character in a long-term motion restricted state having a motion restricted period longer than the motion restricted state of A combo attack in which a plurality of attacks are continuously combined is permitted to be established in an attack on a character with a long-term motion restriction state. The program according to the present invention is a program usable by a computer (a program embodied in an information storage medium or a carrier wave), and causes the computer to realize the above means (makes the computer function as the above means). And An information storage medium according to the present invention is an information storage medium readable (usable) by a computer, and includes a program for causing the computer to realize the above means (functioning the computer as the above means). And
[0022]
According to the present invention, when an attack (action) that satisfies a given condition is applied to a character, the character is set in a long-term motion restricted state. In the present invention, a combo attack (combo action) that is not established for a character in a normal state is established for a character in such a long-term motion restricted state. Therefore, the player can apply a combo attack that is not established in the normal state to the opponent character, and can advance the game preferentially. Thereby, the immersion degree of the player with respect to a game can be raised.
[0023]
The image generation system, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention are configured such that when one character's attack is applied to the other character, the reaction motion of the other character and the length of the action restriction period are It is determined by the type of attack.
[0024]
If it does in this way, it will become possible to make the other character perform the reaction motion according to the mode of attack of one character, and a more realistic image expression can be realized. In addition, it is possible to simplify the processing routine for controlling the movement of the character.
[0025]
Further, the image generation system, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention include means for notifying the player that the character is in the long-term motion restricted state when the character is set in the long-term motion restricted state (the means). Is a program and an information storage medium for realizing the above in a computer.
[0026]
In this way, a player who knows that the opponent character is in the long-term motion restriction state can make various strategies, and the variety of game effects can be increased.
[0027]
Note that the fact that the character is in the long-term motion restriction state may be notified visually by an image or may be notified by sound. Or you may notify via an operation means (game controller). In addition, information (image, sound, etc.) indicating that the long-term operation restricted state is entered may be changed as the long-term operation restricted state release time approaches.
[0028]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0029]
In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not limit the content of this invention described in the claim at all. Further, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential as a solution means of the present invention.
[0030]
1. Constitution
FIG. 1 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the image generation system (game system) of the present embodiment. In this figure, the present embodiment only needs to include at least the processing unit 100 (or include the processing unit 100 and the storage unit 170), and the other blocks can be optional components.
[0031]
The operation unit 160 is for a player to input operation data, and the function can be realized by hardware such as a lever, a button, a microphone, or a housing.
[0032]
The storage unit 170 serves as a work area such as the processing unit 100 or the communication unit 196, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a RAM.
[0033]
The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, and magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by hardware such as a memory (ROM). The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present invention (this embodiment) based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing a computer to implement (execute, function) the means of the present invention (this embodiment) (particularly, the blocks included in the processing unit 100). Or a plurality of modules (including objects in object orientation) are included.
[0034]
Part or all of the information stored in the information storage medium 180 is transferred to the storage unit 170 when the system is powered on. The information storage medium 180 also includes a program for performing the processing of the present invention, image data, sound data, shape data of the display object, information for instructing the processing of the present invention, or processing in accordance with the instructions. Information etc. can be included.
[0035]
The display unit 190 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a CRT, LCD, or HMD (head mounted display).
[0036]
The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a speaker.
[0037]
The portable information storage device 194 stores player personal data, game save data, and the like. As the portable information storage device 194, a memory card, a portable game device, and the like can be considered.
[0038]
The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a host device or other image generation system), and functions as hardware such as various processors or a communication ASIC. Or by a program.
[0039]
Note that a program (data) for realizing (executing and functioning) each unit of the present invention (this embodiment) is transmitted from the information storage medium of the host device (server) via the network and the communication unit 196. You may make it deliver to. Use of such an information storage medium of the host device (server) is also included in the scope of the present invention.
[0040]
The processing unit 100 (processor) performs various processes such as a game process, an image generation process, and a sound generation process based on operation data from the operation unit 160, a program, and the like. In this case, the processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 172 in the storage unit 170 as a work area.
[0041]
Here, the processing performed by the processing unit 100 includes coin (price) acceptance processing, various mode setting processing, game progress processing, selection screen setting processing, and the position and rotation angle of an object (one or a plurality of primitives). Processing for obtaining (rotation angle around X, Y or Z axis), processing for moving an object (motion processing), processing for obtaining a viewpoint position (virtual camera position) and line of sight angle (virtual camera rotation angle), map object Consider processing such as placing objects in the object space, hit check processing, computing game results (results, results), processing for multiple players to play in a common game space, or game over processing, etc. Can do.
[0042]
The processing unit 100 includes an operation control unit 110, an operation restriction state setting unit 112, an image generation unit 120, and a sound generation unit 130. Note that the processing unit 100 need not include all these functional blocks.
[0043]
Here, the motion control unit 110 performs a process of controlling the motion of a character (a moving object appearing in a game such as a person, a robot, a car, or a tank). More specifically, processing for moving the character in the game space (object space) (translational movement, rotational movement) and processing for causing the character to perform motion (animation) (motion reproduction, motion generation) are performed.
[0044]
Here, the process of moving the character is performed based on the operation data from the operation unit 160 (input data from the player), the position of the character in the previous frame (inter), the rotation angle, and the like. This can be realized by obtaining the position and the rotation angle.
[0045]
In addition, the motion processing of the character can be realized by reproducing the motion of the character (object) based on the motion data stored in the motion data storage unit 176.
[0046]
That is, the motion data storage unit 176 stores motion data including the position or rotation angle of each part object (motion bone constituting the skeleton) constituting the character (skeleton). The motion control unit 110 (motion processing unit) reads out the motion data, and moves each part object (motion bone) of the character based on the motion data (by deforming the character's skeleton shape), thereby Play the motion.
[0047]
The motion data stored in the motion data storage unit 176 is preferably created using motion capture or the like, but the motion data is converted into a physical simulation (simulation using physical calculation. It may be generated in real time, for example, by physical calculation.
[0048]
In order to reproduce realistic motion with a small amount of motion data, it is desirable to perform motion reproduction using motion interpolation and inverse kinematics.
[0049]
The motion restriction state setting unit 112 performs processing for restricting the character's motion for a long period of time when a given condition is satisfied. More specifically, if an attack that satisfies a given condition is applied to a character (one character adds an attack that satisfies a given condition to the other character), a normal attack is performed. Put the character (the other character) into a long-term motion restricted state (stunned state, frustrated state, grope state, state where it cannot move due to damage) that is restricted for a longer period of time than the motion restricted state when added Perform the setting process.
[0050]
Here, an attack that satisfies a given condition is, for example, an attack that damages the opponent character so as to fall into a motion restricted state for a long period of time. More specifically, a counter-attack that hit the opponent's character by hitting it, a clean-hit attack that hit at an appropriate distance and at an appropriate timing, or a counter-attack that hit deeply at a close distance to the opponent character (clean (Combination of hits and counters), or combo attacks in which multiple attacks are combined continuously.
[0051]
On the other hand, the normal attack is an attack that does not damage the opponent character so as to fall into the long-term motion restricted state (an attack that sets the opponent character in the normal motion restricted state). More specifically, the attack is realized by a simple operation of the operation unit (game controller) (such as an operation by simply pressing one or a plurality of buttons).
[0052]
In addition, the motion restriction (impossible motion) state has some disadvantage regarding the state where the motion instruction operation using the operation unit cannot be accepted, the state where the guard against the attack from the opponent cannot be performed, or the action of the character in the battle. The state to be imposed.
[0053]
The long-term operation restriction state when an attack that satisfies a given condition is applied is set to be twice or more longer than the operation restriction state when a normal attack is applied. The character that has received the action is forced to be in a restricted state for a long time. Note that it is also possible to temporarily accept an operation instruction operation of an attacked game character in the long-term motion restricted state. For example, after the operation restricted state due to the Kth attack ends, the operation instruction operation may be temporarily accepted until the next K + 1th attack is started.
[0054]
In this embodiment, when a character (a character operated by the player, a character operated by the opponent player, or a character operated by a computer) is set in the long-term motion restricted state, Even if a subsequent attack is applied, the long-term motion restriction state of the character is not released for a given period (long-term motion restriction period). This can be realized, for example, by providing a second counting means for measuring the long-term operation restriction period separately from the first counting means for measuring the action restriction period (motion reproduction period) due to the attack. In this way, even if the attacking player makes a mistake in the operation and makes an attack with little damage to the opponent character in the long-term motion restricted state, the opponent character is brought out of the long-term motion restricted state due to the attack. The situation where it recovers can be prevented.
[0055]
In this embodiment, a character in a long-term motion-restricted state (a character to which an attack that satisfies a given condition is applied) and a character in a normal state (a character to which an attack that satisfies a given condition is not applied) are The response motion of the character (attacked motion, attacked motion) when the following attack is applied is changed, or the long-term motion restriction period is changed (shortened) according to the type of attack applied to the character with long-term motion restriction status (Or extension, etc.). Alternatively, a combo attack that is not permitted to be established for a character in a normal state is permitted to be established for a character in a long-term motion restricted state.
[0056]
The image generation unit 120 performs image processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, generates a game image, and outputs the game image to the display unit 190. For example, when generating a so-called three-dimensional game image, first, geometric processing such as coordinate transformation, clipping processing, perspective transformation, or light source calculation is performed, and drawing data (primitive surface Position coordinates, texture coordinates, color (brightness) data, normal vectors, α values, etc.) given to the vertices (composition points) are created. Based on the drawing data (primitive surface data), the image of the object (one or a plurality of primitive surfaces) after the geometry processing is stored in the drawing buffer 174 (frame buffer, work buffer, or other pixel unit image information). ) Is drawn. Thereby, an image that can be seen from the virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the object space is generated.
[0057]
The sound generation unit 130 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or sounds, and outputs the game sounds to the sound output unit 192.
[0058]
Note that the image generation system of the present embodiment may be a system dedicated to the single player mode in which only one player can play, or not only the single player mode but also a multiplayer mode in which a plurality of players can play. The system may also be provided.
[0059]
Further, when a plurality of players play, game images and game sounds to be provided to the plurality of players may be generated using one terminal, or connected via a network (transmission line, communication line) or the like. Alternatively, it may be generated using a plurality of terminals (game machine, mobile phone).
[0060]
2. Features of this embodiment
Next, features of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, the case where the present embodiment is applied to a fighting game will be mainly described as an example, but the present embodiment can be widely applied to other games other than the fighting game.
[0061]
2.1 Non-cancellation of long-term operation restriction status (stunning state, pinching state)
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2A, when the attack of the character CH1 (one character) hits the character CH2 (the other character), the reaction motion of the character CH2 (the attacked motion, the attacked motion) ) Is determined according to the type of attack of character CH1 (in the following, the case where the attack of character CH1 hits character CH2 will be described as an example, but the attack of CH2 hits CH1) The same applies to the case).
[0062]
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2B, table data is prepared in which the type of attack of the character CH1, the reaction motion of the character CH2 with respect to the attack, and the motion restriction (inoperable) period are associated. As shown in FIG. 2B, when the attack A, B, C, D, E of the character CH1 hits, the reaction motions RA, RB, RC, RD, RE of the character CH2 are reproduced, respectively. Like that. In addition, the character CH2 is set to an operation restricted (inoperable) state by 10, 10, 15, 20, and 100 frames, respectively. That is, the operation instruction operation for the character CH2 is not accepted during that period.
[0063]
Thus, if the reaction motion of the character CH2 is determined according to the attack type of the character CH1, for example, in the case of the right hook (attack A), the face of CH2 is skipped to the left (reaction motion RA), and left In the case of a hook (attack B), a realistic image expression without contradiction can be realized, such as the face of CH2 being skipped to the right (reaction motion RB). Further, the structure of the processing routine (algorithm) for controlling the character motion can be simplified, and a common processing routine can be used as the motion control processing routine for the character CH1 and the motion control processing routine for the character CH2. Thereby, the structure of the game program can be simplified, the development period of the program can be shortened, and the bugs of the program can be reduced.
[0064]
However, it has been found that the following problems occur in the character motion control method as shown in FIGS.
[0065]
That is, in the fighting game according to the present embodiment, when the attack of the character CH1 causes a clean hit to the character CH2, the character CH2 is set to a long-term motion restricted state (stunning state, stunning state, or groping state). As a result, the player who operates the character CH1 is given a great opportunity to defeat the character CH2.
[0066]
However, when the character CH2 is in the long-term motion restriction state in this way, if the player is impatient and makes a mistake in the game operation, a weak attack that is insufficient to defeat the character CH2 may be applied to the opponent character. . Then, the character CH2, which has been in a long-term motion restricted state (stunned state), performs a reaction motion corresponding to the weak attack, and the player misses a perfect opportunity to defeat the opponent.
[0067]
More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C, if an attack E (clean hit, counter attack, combo attack, etc. that satisfies a given condition) hits the character CH2, For a long period (100 frames), CH2 should be in an operation restricted (inoperable) state.
[0068]
However, if the player makes a mistake in the game operation and gives the character CH2 a normal attack A with a small amount of damage (for example, a simple jab) before canceling the long-term motion restriction period, the reaction of a short action restriction period corresponding to the attack A will occur. After performing the motion RA (10 frames), the operation restriction state of CH2 is released.
[0069]
Therefore, the player who operates CH1 misses an opportunity to decide a big skill such as a throwing technique that is rarely successful (a technique that is successful only in a long-term motion restricted state). For this reason, an unnatural feeling is given to the player, and the degree of immersion of the player into the game is reduced.
[0070]
Therefore, in order to solve such a problem, the present embodiment adopts a method of canceling the long-term motion restricted state for a given period even when an attack is applied to the character in the long-term motion restricted state. ing.
[0071]
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the attack E hits the character CH2, CH2 is set to the long-term motion restricted state (stunning state, stunning state) for the period LT. Once the long-term operation restricted state is set, even if the next attack A, B, or C hits the character CH2, the long-term operation restricted state of CH2 is not released until the period LT ends. That is, even after CH2 performs the reaction motion corresponding to attack A, the long-term operation restriction state is not released. After that, when the attack B hits CH2 within the period LT, the CH2 performs a reaction motion corresponding to the attack B in the long-term operation restricted state.
[0072]
Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the problem of FIG. 2C in which the long-term motion restriction state is released by the hit of the attack A can be solved, and a situation in which the player feels unnatural can be prevented. In the present embodiment, the reaction motion of the character CH2 when the attack A, B, or C is hit and the length of the motion restriction period (reaction motion playback time) are determined by the types of the attacks A, B, and C. . Therefore, the character CH2 also performs a reaction motion corresponding to the attacks A, B, and C even in the long-term motion restricted state, so that a more realistic image expression can be realized. As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide an interface environment (game operation environment) that is easy for the player to handle without giving an unnatural feeling while realizing a more realistic image expression.
[0073]
2.2 Reaction motion for long-term limited operation
In the present embodiment, the reaction motion performed by the character when subjected to an attack is different between the character in the long-term motion restricted state and the character in the normal state.
[0074]
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3 (B), as reaction (defeated) motions when attacks A, B, and C are applied, reaction motions RA, RB, RC for normal states, Reaction motions RA ′, RB ′, and RC ′ are prepared for the operation restriction state (for stunning state and for stray state).
[0075]
Then, as shown in FIG. 3C, when the attacks A, B, and C hit the character CH2 in the normal period other than the long-term motion restriction period LT (stunning period, frustration period), the reaction motion for the normal state RA, RB, and RC are performed on CH2.
[0076]
On the other hand, when the attacks A, B, and C hit the character CH2 during the long-term motion restriction period LT (stunning period, stunning period), the reaction motions RA ′, RB ′, and RC ′ for the long-term motion restriction state are set to CH2. Let it be done.
[0077]
In this way, the reaction motion of the character CH2 with respect to the attack differs between the long-term motion restriction period LT and the other normal periods. Accordingly, it is possible to effectively express that the character CH2 is in the long-term motion restricted state, and it is possible to realize more various and realistic image expressions.
[0078]
For example, as shown in FIG. 3C, the reaction motion RA ′, RB ′, RC ′ in the long-term operation restriction period LT is changed to a reaction motion having a longer playback time than the reaction motion RA, RB, RC in the normal period. To do. Alternatively, the reaction motions RA ′, RB ′, and RC ′ are set to reaction motions (reaction motions that are more messed up) with more intense reaction of CH2 than RA, RB, and RC.
[0079]
In this way, the player can visually recognize that the character CH2 is in the long-term motion restricted state (fainted state, stray state) by looking at the reaction motion of CH2. In addition, since the reproduction time of the reaction motion of the character CH2 becomes longer and the reaction of CH2 becomes intense, it is possible to realistically express how the opponent is being swayed by the attack, and the virtual reality of the player can be enhanced.
[0080]
Note that the reaction motions RA ′, RB ′, and RC ′ during the long-term motion restriction period LT may be reaction motions in which the character's motion is slower than the reaction motions RA, RB, and RC during the normal period. For example, in the reaction motions RA ′, RB ′, and RC ′, the motion playback speed is slowed (reaction motion that increases the size of the motion). In this way, the movement time of the character becomes longer, and it is possible to realistically express how the character is being swayed by an attack.
[0081]
Further, the reaction motion for the long-term operation restriction state may be prepared only for some attacks without preparing for all attacks.
[0082]
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, for the attacks A, B, C, D, and E (first to Mth attacks), as a reaction motion when receiving the attack, Both reaction motions RA, RB, RC, RD, RE and reaction motions RA ′, RB ′, RC ′, RD ′, RE ′ for long-term operation restriction states are prepared.
[0083]
On the other hand, for attacks F, G, H, I, and J (M + 1 to Nth attacks), reaction motions RF, RG, RH, RI for normal states are used as reaction motions when attacked. Prepare only RJ.
[0084]
In this way, for the attacks F, G, H, I, and J, it is not necessary to prepare a reaction motion for the long-term operation restriction state. Therefore, the amount of motion data can be reduced and the extra memory capacity can be used for other purposes compared to the method of preparing reaction motions for both normal and long-term restricted states for all attacks. become able to. Further, since it is not necessary to create motion data for the reaction motion for the long-term motion restriction state with respect to the attacks F, G, H, I, and J, the game software development period can be shortened.
[0085]
In addition, as an attack (first to Mth attacks) for preparing reaction motions for both the normal state and the long-term operation restricted state, for example, an attack with a long period from the start of the attack to the hit, An attack with a large amount of damage to the opponent character CH2 or a combo attack can be considered. Alternatively, it is possible to consider an attack with a simple operation instruction (left punch, right punch, left kick, right kick, etc., which is performed only by pressing a button once or a plurality of times).
[0086]
On the other hand, as an attack that does not prepare a reaction motion for the long-term motion restricted state but prepares only a reaction motion for the normal state, for example, an attack that causes a very small amount of damage to the opponent character CH2 or a player uses it. An extremely rare attack or an attack in which the operation instruction operation is extremely complicated and complicated can be considered.
[0087]
In FIG. 4, the reaction motions RA to RJ and RA ′ to RE ′ do not have to be different motions, and some of them may be shared. For example, RA and RF may have the same motion, or RA ′ and RG may have the same motion.
[0088]
2.3 Change of long-term operation restriction period, permission of combo attack
In this embodiment, when the attack applied to the character in the long-term motion restriction state is a given attack, the long-term motion restriction period is changed (shortened or extended, etc.).
[0089]
For example, in FIG. 5A, the character CH2 is in the long-term motion restricted state due to the attack E. When the character CH1 makes a provocation attack or the like on CH2 during the long-term motion restriction period LT, the period LT is shortened as a penalty for the action.
[0090]
In this way, it is possible to impose a penalty for shortening the period LT on a player who performs an dishonest act or an illegal act using the opponent's long-term motion restriction state. Thereby, such a player's action can be prevented and a smoother game progression can be realized.
[0091]
Further, for example, in FIG. 5B, a specific combo attack (attack established by a succession of a plurality of attacks) has been successfully delivered to the character CH2 that has been in the long-term motion control state due to the attack E. In such a case, the period LT is extended as a bonus point for the success of this combo attack.
[0092]
In this way, the player can be motivated to succeed in the combo attack in the period LT, and the degree of immersion of the player in the game can be increased. In this case, for example, if a combo attack that is not often used by the player is set as a combo attack that extends the period LT, it is possible to provide an effective opportunity for the player to acquire a combo attack that is less frequently used. That is, the period LT in which the character CH2 is in the long-term motion restricted state is a great opportunity for acquiring a difficult combo attack. If the player acquires a combo attack that is less frequently used by using the period LT in this way, it is possible to spread various combo attacks to the player, and the game can be more interesting.
[0093]
The attack that shortens or extends the period TL is not limited to the provocation attack or the combo attack, and various attacks can be considered.
[0094]
Further, in this embodiment, a combo attack that is not established by an attack on a character in a normal state is established by an attack on a character in a long-term motion restricted state. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, the combo attack P against the character CH2 that is not established in the normal period other than the long-term motion restriction period LT is permitted to be established in the period LT.
[0095]
In this way, a player who has placed the character CH2 in the long-term motion restriction state can issue a combo attack that is not normally established, and can give further damage to CH2. Thereby, the player can advance the game preferentially by using the period TL, and the player's immersion degree in the game can be increased.
[0096]
Note that, as described later, a method for enabling a combo attack not established in the normal period other than the period LT to be established in the period LT is to make the motion restriction period for the reaction motion of the character different between the normal period and the period LT as described later. Can be realized.
[0097]
FIG. 7A to FIG. 9C show examples of game images generated according to this embodiment.
[0098]
FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C are examples of game images when the attack of character CH1 hits CH2 when character CH2 is in a normal state that is not in the long-term motion restricted state. For example, the left punch attack of the character CH1 in FIG. 7A, the right kick attack in FIG. 7B, and the kick attack following the right kick in FIG. 7C hit the character CH2 in the normal state. is doing.
[0099]
In this case, since the character CH2 is in a normal state (because the amount of damage has not reached the predetermined amount), as shown in FIGS. (Motion) is a reaction motion for the normal state. That is, the character CH2 is not so much played with the attack from the character CH1.
[0100]
In FIG. 8A, the right hook of the character CH1 hits deeply into the abdomen of the character CH2, and the attack from CH1 at a close distance cleanly hits CH2 (an attack that satisfies a given condition is added). ) As a result, the damage amount of the character CH2 reaches a predetermined amount, and as shown in FIG. 8 (B), CH2 enters a long-term motion restriction state (stunning state, mental insulting state, pinching state).
[0101]
9A, 9B, and 9C are examples of game images when the attack of the character CH1 hits CH2 when the character CH2 is in the long-term motion restricted state as described above. For example, in FIG. 9A, the left punch attack of the character CH1, the right kick attack in FIG. 9B, and the kick attack following the right kick in FIG. Has been hit.
[0102]
In this case, since the character CH2 is in the long-term motion restriction state (because the amount of damage has reached a predetermined amount), as shown in FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C, the reaction motion to be reproduced is reproduced. (Doed motion) is a reaction motion for the long-term restriction state. That is, the character CH2 is greatly swayed by the attack from the character CH1, and it is realistically notified to the player that the CH2 is in the long-term restriction state. As a result, the virtual reality of the player can be significantly increased.
[0103]
When the character CH2 is in the long-term motion restricted state (pause state) as shown in FIGS. 8B to 9C, the player is informed in some way that CH2 is in the long-term motion restricted state. It is desirable to inform. For example, in the case of visually informing using an image, a chick turns around on the head of CH2 in the long-term operation restricted state.
[0104]
In this way, the player who operates the character CH1 can immediately and intuitively know that the opponent character CH2 is in the long-term motion restricted state, and makes various strategies according to the state of the opponent character CH2. , CH2 can be attacked.
[0105]
Further, for example, the number of chicks may be reduced or the chicks may be changed to asterisks as the long-time motion restriction state release time approaches (as the physical strength of the character CH2 recovers). That is, the information notifying that the character CH2 is in the long-term motion restricted state is changed as the long-term motion restricted state is released (when the physical strength of CH2 is restored). In this way, the player can easily know when the long-term motion restriction state is released, and the variety of game strategies can be increased.
[0106]
Note that the player may be informed that the character CH2 is in the long-term motion restricted state by uttering a moan or the like. That is, not only the image but also information such as sound may be notified that the character CH2 is in the long-term motion restricted state.
[0107]
3. Processing of this embodiment
Next, a detailed example of the processing of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 12B.
[0108]
When the process related to the frame starts, it is first determined whether or not the character can move in the frame as shown in FIG. 10 (step S1). If the character cannot move, steps S2 and S3 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S4.
[0109]
On the other hand, if the character can move, it is determined whether or not an action instruction is input from the game controller (operation means) (step S2). If an operation instruction is input, a motion (technique) reproduction process is performed (step S3). If no operation instruction is input, the motion reproduction process is skipped and the process proceeds to step S4.
[0110]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the player presses the buttons A, B, C, and D of the game controller, the character operated by the player plays an attack A, B, C, and D. When the button B is pressed during 5 to 10 frames after the attack B starts, the combo attack E is sent out.
[0111]
In step S4, the long-term operation restriction counter CP (pause counter) is decremented by 1, for example. Then, the frame number FN is incremented by 1 (step S5), and the process proceeds to the next frame.
[0112]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the motion reproduction process in step S3 of FIG.
[0113]
First, a motion is started (step S11), and it is determined whether the motion (skill) is a provocation motion (step S12). In the case of provocation motion, the long-term motion restriction counter CP is decremented by the penalty point PN for the provocation to shorten the long-term motion restriction period (step S13).
Then, the process returns to the process of FIG.
[0114]
On the other hand, if it is not a provocation motion, it is determined whether an attack by the motion hits the opponent character (step S14). This hit check can be realized, for example, by determining whether or not hit boxes set for both characters intersect each other.
[0115]
If the attack does not hit the opponent character, the process returns to the process of FIG. 10, and if it hits, the opponent character's reaction (done) motion process is entered (step S15).
[0116]
Next, it is determined whether or not the opponent character is in an operable state (step S16). If the opponent character is in an operable state, the process returns to the processing of FIG. S17).
[0117]
FIG. 12A is a flowchart for the reaction (done) motion process in step S15 of FIG.
[0118]
First, it is determined whether or not the long-term operation restriction counter CP is greater than 0 (step S21). If CP> 0, using the table data of FIG. 13B, the opponent character is caused to perform a reaction motion for the long-term motion restriction state (pause) (step S22). On the other hand, if CP> 0 is not satisfied, the opponent character is caused to perform a reaction motion for the normal state using the table data of FIG. 13B (step S23).
[0119]
It should be noted that the movement restriction (improper movement) period of the player character when performing attacks A to E is set based on the table data of FIG. Further, the motion restriction (motion impossible) period of the opponent character during the reaction motion is set based on the table data in FIG.
[0120]
Next, the long-term operation restriction counter CP is set (step S24), and the process returns to the process of FIG. In this case, the counter CP is set based on the table data in FIG. That is, in FIG. 14A, when the opponent character receives attack E, the counter CP is set to 200, and the long-term motion restriction period is determined.
[0121]
FIG. 12B is a flowchart for the combo process in step S17 of FIG.
[0122]
First, it is determined whether the combo attack performed by the player character is a combo attack in which bonus points for the counter CP are set (step S31). If a bonus point is set, the counter CP is incremented by the bonus point BN (for example, 5 points) (step S32), and the process returns to the process of FIG.
[0123]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13B and 14A, the motion restriction periods of the player character CH1 and the opponent character CH2 are set. As a result, in the normal period other than the long-term motion restriction period, the characters CH1 and CH2 operate as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, for example.
[0124]
That is, in FIG. 14B, attack C of character CH1 (CH1 motion restriction period = 15 frames) hits character CH2 in the fifth frame. Then, from the fifth frame, the reaction motion RC of CH2 for the normal state (CH2 operation restriction period = 10 frames) starts. Therefore, the motion restriction period for the characters CH1 and CH2 is canceled at the 15th frame at the same time as shown in FIG. Therefore, even if the player instructs the next attack following attack C, the combo attack following attack C is not possible in the normal period other than the long-term operation restriction period.
[0125]
On the other hand, in FIG. 14C, attack CH of character CH1 (CH1 motion restriction period = 10 frames) hits character CH2 in the fifth frame. Then, the CH2 reaction motion RB for normal state (CH2 operation restriction period = 10 frames) starts from the fifth frame. Therefore, the motion restriction period of character CH1 is released at the 10th frame, while the motion restriction period of character CH2 is released at the 15th frame. Therefore, when the player instructs the next attack following the attack B, a combo attack following the attack B becomes possible.
[0126]
As described above, in the table data of FIGS. 13B and 14A, only the combo attack following the attack B is permitted in the normal period.
[0127]
On the other hand, the combo attack following the attack C is permitted to be established in the long-term operation restriction period.
[0128]
That is, in FIG. 14D, the attack C of character CH1 (CH1 motion restriction period = 15 frames) hits character CH2 in the fifth frame. Then, the reaction motion RC ′ of CH2 for the long-term operation restriction state (CH2 operation restriction period = 15 frames) starts from the fifth frame. That is, in this reaction motion RC ′, the operation restriction period is extended by 5 frames as compared with RC in FIG. Therefore, the motion restriction period of character CH1 is released at the 15th frame, while the motion restriction period of character CH2 is released at the 20th frame. Therefore, unlike the case of FIG. 14B, when the player instructs the next attack after the attack C, a combo attack following the attack C is established.
[0129]
As described above, in this embodiment, by changing the motion limit period of the reaction motion of the character between the normal state and the long-term motion limit state, a combo attack that is not established in the normal period can be performed in the long-term motion limit period. Has succeeded in establishing.
[0130]
4). Hardware configuration
Next, an example of a hardware configuration capable of realizing the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
[0131]
The main processor 900 operates based on a program stored in the CD 982 (information storage medium), a program transferred via the communication interface 990, or a program stored in the ROM 950 (one of information storage media). Various processes such as processing, image processing, and sound processing are executed.
[0132]
The coprocessor 902 assists the processing of the main processor 900, has a product-sum calculator and a divider capable of high-speed parallel calculation, and executes matrix calculation (vector calculation) at high speed. For example, if a physical simulation for moving or moving an object requires processing such as matrix operation, a program operating on the main processor 900 instructs (requests) the processing to the coprocessor 902. )
[0133]
The geometry processor 904 performs geometry processing such as coordinate transformation, perspective transformation, light source calculation, and curved surface generation, has a product-sum calculator and a divider capable of high-speed parallel computation, and performs matrix computation (vector computation). Run fast. For example, when processing such as coordinate transformation, perspective transformation, and light source calculation is performed, a program operating on the main processor 900 instructs the geometry processor 904 to perform the processing.
[0134]
The data decompression processor 906 performs a decoding process for decompressing the compressed image data and sound data, and a process for accelerating the decoding process of the main processor 900. As a result, a moving image compressed by the MPEG method or the like can be displayed on the opening screen, the intermission screen, the ending screen, or the game screen. Note that the image data and sound data to be decoded are stored in the ROM 950 and the CD 982 or transferred from the outside via the communication interface 990.
[0135]
The drawing processor 910 performs drawing (rendering) processing of an object composed of primitives (primitive surfaces) such as polygons and curved surfaces at high speed. When drawing an object, the main processor 900 uses the function of the DMA controller 970 to pass the object data to the drawing processor 910 and transfer the texture to the texture storage unit 924 if necessary. Then, the rendering processor 910 renders the object in the frame buffer 922 at high speed while performing hidden surface removal using a Z buffer or the like based on the object data and texture. The drawing processor 910 can also perform α blending (translucent processing), depth cueing, mip mapping, fog processing, bilinear filtering, trilinear filtering, anti-aliasing, shading processing, and the like. When an image for one frame is written in the frame buffer 922, the image is displayed on the display 912.
[0136]
The sound processor 930 includes a multi-channel ADPCM sound source and the like, and generates high-quality game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, and sounds. The generated game sound is output from the speaker 932.
[0137]
Operation data from the game controller 942 (lever, button, chassis, pad type controller, gun type controller, etc.), save data from the memory card 944, and personal data are transferred via the serial interface 940.
[0138]
The ROM 950 stores system programs and the like. In the case of an arcade game system, the ROM 950 functions as an information storage medium, and various programs are stored in the ROM 950. A hard disk may be used instead of the ROM 950.
[0139]
The RAM 960 is used as a work area for various processors.
[0140]
The DMA controller 970 controls DMA transfer between the processor and memory (RAM, VRAM, ROM, etc.).
[0141]
The CD drive 980 drives a CD 982 (information storage medium) in which programs, image data, sound data, and the like are stored, and enables access to these programs and data.
[0142]
The communication interface 990 is an interface for transferring data to and from the outside via a network. In this case, as a network connected to the communication interface 990, a communication line (analog telephone line, ISDN), a high-speed serial bus, or the like can be considered. By using a communication line, data transfer via the Internet becomes possible. Further, by using the high-speed serial bus, data transfer with other image generation systems becomes possible.
[0143]
All of the means of the present invention may be realized (executed) only by hardware, or only by a program stored in an information storage medium or a program distributed via a communication interface. Also good. Alternatively, it may be realized by both hardware and a program.
[0144]
When each means of the present invention is realized by both hardware and a program, the information storage medium stores a program for realizing each means of the present invention using hardware. Become. More specifically, the program instructs each processor 902, 904, 906, 910, 930, etc., which is hardware, and passes data if necessary. Each of the processors 902, 904, 906, 910, 930 and the like implements each unit of the present invention based on the instruction and the passed data.
[0145]
FIG. 16A shows an example in which the present embodiment is applied to an arcade game system (image generation system). The player enjoys the game by operating the gun-type controllers 1102 and 1103 and the like while viewing the game images displayed on the displays 1100 and 1101. Various processors and various memories are mounted on the built-in system board (circuit board) 1106. A program (data) for realizing each means of the present invention is stored in a memory 1108 which is an information storage medium on the system board 1106. Hereinafter, this program is referred to as a storage program (storage information).
[0146]
FIG. 16B shows an example in which the present embodiment is applied to a home game system (image generation system). The player enjoys the game by operating the gun-type controllers 1202 and 1204 while watching the game image displayed on the display 1200. In this case, the stored program (stored information) is stored in a CD 1206, which is an information storage medium that is detachable from the main system, or in memory cards 1208, 1209, and the like.
[0147]
FIG. 16C shows a host device 1300 and terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n connected to the host device 1300 via a network 1302 (a small-scale network such as a LAN or a wide area network such as the Internet). An example in which the present embodiment is applied to a system including (game machine, mobile phone) is shown. In this case, the storage program (storage information) is stored in an information storage medium 1306 such as a magnetic disk device, a magnetic tape device, or a memory that can be controlled by the host device 1300, for example. When the terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n can generate game images and game sounds stand-alone, the host device 1300 receives a game program and the like for generating game images and game sounds from the terminal 1304-. 1 to 1304-n. On the other hand, if it cannot be generated stand-alone, the host device 1300 generates game images and game sounds, which are transmitted to the terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n and output at the terminals.
[0148]
In the case of the configuration of FIG. 16C, each unit of the present invention may be realized by being distributed between the host device (server) and the terminal. Further, the above storage program (storage information) for realizing each means of the present invention may be distributed and stored in the information storage medium of the host device (server) and the information storage medium of the terminal.
[0149]
The terminal connected to the network may be a home game system or an arcade game system. When the arcade game system is connected to the network, the save information storage device can exchange information with the arcade game system and exchange information with the home game system. It is desirable to use (memory card, portable game device).
[0150]
The present invention is not limited to that described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.
[0151]
For example, a method of canceling the long-term motion restricted state only for a given period, a method of making the character's reaction motion different between the normal state and the long-term motion restricted state, or a given attack on the character in the long-term motion restricted state The method of changing the long-term operation restriction period when added, and the method of establishing the combo attack that is not established in the normal state in the long-term operation restriction state have been described with reference to FIGS. The present invention is not limited to the methods, and various modifications can be made. For example, these techniques can be modified in various forms.
[0152]
Also, the long-term motion restriction state setting processing for the character and the processing performed in the long-term motion restriction period are not limited to those described in the present embodiment, and various modifications can be made.
[0153]
In the invention according to the dependent claims of the present invention, a part of the constituent features of the dependent claims can be omitted. Moreover, the principal part of the invention according to one independent claim of the present invention can be made dependent on another independent claim.
[0154]
The present invention can be applied to various games (such as fighting games, shooting games, robot fighting games, sports games, competitive games, role playing games, music playing games, dance games, etc.).
[0155]
The present invention is also applicable to various image generation systems (game systems) such as a business game system, a home game system, a large attraction system in which a large number of players participate, a simulator, a multimedia terminal, and a system board for generating game images. Applicable.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an example of a functional block diagram of an image generation system according to an embodiment.
FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C are diagrams for explaining a method of determining a reaction motion and a motion restriction period based on the type of attack applied to a character.
FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C show a method in which the long-term motion restricted state is not canceled for a certain period of time, and the character's reaction motion differs between the normal state and the long-term motion restricted state. It is a figure for demonstrating a method.
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a method of preparing reaction motions for a normal state and a long-term motion restriction state corresponding to each attack.
FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams for explaining a method of shortening and extending a long-term operation restriction period.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a method of establishing a combo attack that is not established in the normal period during the long-term operation restriction period.
7A, 7B, and 7C are examples of game images generated according to the present embodiment.
FIGS. 8A and 8B are examples of game images generated according to the present embodiment.
9A, 9B, and 9C are examples of game images generated according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed example of processing according to the embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed example of processing according to the present exemplary embodiment.
FIGS. 12A and 12B are flowcharts illustrating a detailed example of processing according to the present embodiment.
FIGS. 13A and 13B are diagrams for explaining processing according to the present embodiment.
FIGS. 14A, 14B, 14C, and 14D are diagrams for explaining the processing of the present embodiment;
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration capable of realizing the present embodiment.
FIGS. 16A, 16B, and 16C are diagrams illustrating examples of various types of systems to which the present embodiment is applied.
[Explanation of symbols]
100 processor
110 Operation control unit
112 Operation restriction state setting section
120 Image generator
130 Sound generator
160 Operation unit
170 Storage unit
172 Main memory
174 Drawing buffer
176 Motion data storage
180 Information storage medium
190 Display
192 sound output section
194 Portable information storage device
196 Communication Department

Claims (11)

An image generation system for generating an image,
Means for controlling the movement of the character;
When an attack that satisfies a given condition is applied to a character and the damage amount of the character reaches a predetermined amount, an action instruction using the operation unit is used rather than a restricted action state when a normal attack is applied. Means for setting the character in a long-term motion restriction state with a long motion restriction period in which the character cannot be accepted;
Means for informing the player that the character is in the long-term motion restricted state when the character is set in the long-term motion restricted state;
Generating a game image including an image of the character,
Even when the next attack is applied to a character set in the long-term motion restriction state, the long-term motion restriction state of the character is not released for a given period,
An image generation system, wherein when a given attack is applied to a character in a long-term motion restricted state, a period until the long-term motion restricted state of the character is canceled is changed . A program for generating images,
Means for controlling the movement of the character;
When an attack that satisfies a given condition is applied to a character and the damage amount of the character reaches a predetermined amount, an action instruction using the operation unit is used rather than a restricted action state when a normal attack is applied. Means for setting the character in a long-term motion restriction state with a long motion restriction period in which the character cannot be accepted;
Means for informing the player that the character is in the long-term motion restricted state when the character is set in the long-term motion restricted state;
A program for causing a computer to function as a means for generating a game image including an image of a character,
Even when the next attack is applied to a character set in the long-term motion restriction state, the long-term motion restriction state of the character is not released for a given period,
A program characterized in that when a given attack is applied to a character in a long-term motion restricted state, a period until the character's long-term motion restricted state is canceled is changed . In claim 2,
  A program characterized in that a reaction motion performed by a character when a next attack is applied differs between a character in a long-term motion restricted state and a character in a normal state in which the amount of damage has not reached a predetermined amount. In claim 3 ,
The reaction motion that is performed when an attack is applied to a character with a long-term motion restriction state is a reaction motion that has a longer playback time than the reaction motion that is performed when an attack is applied to a character in a normal state Program. In claim 3 ,
The reaction motion that is performed when an attack is applied to a character that is in a long-term motion restricted state is a reaction motion that causes the character's movement to be slower than the reaction motion that is performed when an attack is applied to a normal character. A program characterized by In any of claims 3 to 5 ,
Of the 1st to Nth attacks, the 1st to Mth attacks (M <N) are the reaction motions that the character performs when the attack is applied. Both reaction motions are prepared,
Of the first to Nth attacks, for the M + 1 to Nth attacks, the reaction motion for the long-term motion restriction state is not prepared as the reaction motion performed by the character when the attack is applied. A program characterized by the provision of motion. In claim 6 ,
The first to Mth attacks, in which both the reaction motion for the long-term motion restriction state and the reaction motion for the normal state are prepared, are attacks with a long period until the attack hits, and attacks with a large amount of damage to the character Or a combo attack in which a plurality of attacks are continuously combined. In any one of Claims 2 thru | or 7,
  A program characterized in that, when an attack applied to a character in a long-term motion restricted state is a given attack, a period until the character's long-term motion restricted state is canceled is changed. In any of claims 2 to 8,
Allowing a combo attack in which attacks against a character in a normal state where the amount of damage has not reached a predetermined amount is not permitted to be established, and attacking a character in a long-term motion restricted state to be allowed to be established. A featured program. In any one of Claims 2 thru | or 9.
A program characterized in that, when an attack of one character is applied to the other character, the reaction motion of the other character and the length of the action restriction period are determined by the type of attack of the one character. An information storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the program according to any one of claims 2 to 10 is recorded.

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